The Good News

Back to School block party Friday

August 10, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

Sandy Plains Baptist Church will be having a back-to-school block party this coming Friday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. There will be music, food, and a school supply give-a-way. There will be an outside [Read More]

Christopher Gower in front of his art gallery and tattoo parlor.

Painting art on canvas and skin in Tabor City

August 10, 2021 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off

An art studio on in Tabor City offers peace, beauty and tattoos. Local artist Christopher Gower has settled into his art studio in downtown Tabor City after a long and continuing pandemic. He welcomes visitors [Read More]

The Good News for Aug. 7-13

August 6, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

Folks who have been cooped up since 2020 have plenty of events and activities to look forward to, and many in the county are counting their blessings, while others are being a blessing. • Quintay [Read More]

It's hard to tell who was happiest during several of the adoptions Saturday.

Shelter holds adoption fair

August 2, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

Saturday was “Gotcha Day” for a number of animals at the Columbus Animal Protective Services shelter.A number of dogs, cats, puppies and kittens went to new homes during the special Saturday event.We’ll have more on [Read More]

Despite the heat, equestrians from across the area turned out Saturday for the Reed family benefit at Lake Waccamaw.

Benefit show raises money for family

August 2, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

David Reed and his family are well-known for their work on the new fence and the riding rings at the Boys and Girls Home event center. They’re also familiar faces whenever there’s an equestrian event [Read More]

Community prayer for schools Aug. 15

July 30, 2021 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off

The local faith community is coming together Aug. 15 to join in prayer for the coming school year. This effort of faith was put into place by Dr. Dave Heller and Rev. Willard McPherson a [Read More]

Mable and her sister are available for reduced adoption fees at the Columbus Shelter.

The Good News for July 31-Aug. 6

July 30, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

Columbus County has really come out of its shell this past week, and has shown that giving is a big part of the community. From donations to volunteering, residents, and visitors are showing the softer [Read More]

Adoption Fair, rabies clinic Saturday

July 27, 2021 Jefferson Weaver Comments Off

Dogs, cats, kittens and puppies will be available for adoption Saturday during a special event at the Columbus County Animal Shelter. The adoption fair and rabies clinic will be held from 10 a.m. until 2 [Read More]

‘I wanted to give back’

July 27, 2021 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off

School supplies drive Aug. 14 Quintay Kelley has a need to help young people. “Growing up, besides a few teachers, I feel like a lot of students in my community didn’t have the proper guidance,” [Read More]

Seventy entries joined in Saturday's show, along with some cars that were just entered for display.

Car show raises $2,750 for shelter

July 26, 2021 Jeff Allen Jones Comments Off

The WTXY/Columbus County News Car Show drew 70 entries, hundreds of spectators and raised $2,750 for the Columbus County Animal Shelter on Saturday. Vehicles ranging from a 1928 Ford hot rod to a 2021 Dodge [Read More]